Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-3

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon M50 II versus Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M50 II was revealed 10 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M50 II scores vs the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are provided at Canon M50 II Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Canon M50 II versus Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M50 II against the NEX-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and NEX-3 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and NEX-3.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon M50 II to give you more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger M50 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.